Venus! Fierce and Fabulous

 

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in order to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Are you doing a solar system or space unit and want to add some fun? Stacy McAnulty has an amazing series of picture books that are humorous and full of information. Today we get to share the newest one: Venus! Fierce and Fabulous written by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by Stevie Lewis. It is the ninth book in Our Universe series. We have reviewed several of the books in the series and can say these books are amazing resources for studying space but also just fun books to read for story time! The series is recommended for ages 4 to 8.

About the Book:

Prepare for a dazzling encounter with the solar system's most glamorous resident in VENUS!—the latest stellar "autobiography" in the OUR UNIVERSE series from the dynamic duo of Stacy McAnulty and Stevie Lewis!

Hello, darling neighbors! It's me, Venus!

Get ready to be utterly charmed as Venus herself spills all her secrets of the solar system in this witty and wonderfully informative picture book. Discover what makes Venus truly unique: from her intensely hot and, yes, a little stinky atmosphere, to her breathtaking, shimmering brilliance in the night sky. Unlike the other planets, Venus dances to her own rhythm – no moons, no rings, and a spin that's all her own!

Inside VENUS!, young readers will:

• Hear directly from Venus: Stacy McAnulty's signature humor shines as Venus playfully shares fascinating facts about herself.
• Marvel at Stevie Lewis's vibrant art: The illustrations bring Venus's dazzling personality and unique characteristics to life on every page.
• Learn about planetary science in an engaging way: Discover key features of Venus in a lighthearted and memorable manner.
• Continue their cosmic journey: Perfect for fans of the Our Universe series, VENUS! is a delightful companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

With its irresistible blend of humor, kid-friendly facts, and stunning illustrations, VENUS! is an out-of-this-world addition to any bookshelf, sparking curiosity and a love for space in young readers. Get ready to fall in love with the sassiest star in our solar system!

From Me:

Ready to learn about the only fierce and fabulous planet named after a goddess? This book has Venus telling the reader all about her. She touches on things like her name being after a Roman goddess as well as her closeness to Earth and the brightest dot in the night sky. She shares all sorts of information about herself from how she differs from Earth and how there is no life on her planet. She discusses her heat and even shares how smelly she is. 

I love how the book shares a bit of history as well as the Roman goddess connection as well as some famous art. She also shares how she differs from the rest of the planets in the solar system. 

At the back of the book is the author's note, a little Earth or Venus quiz, as well as information about Venus in numbers and her name, plus the sources for the book. Did you know a day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus. The numbers are really interesting!! The book even explains why people say Venus is Earth's twin and why she really is not. She even shares how we know as much as we do because of spacecrafts that got close to her.

This book will add some humor and fun to introduce Venus or just to share some science during story time. Kids will love the personality of Venus in the book. She is definitely a diva. She is independent, hot and stinky but completely lovable. This book is perfect for any library, classroom or space lover!